Security Engineer

🧑‍💻 The Role

At NewStore, we take a security-first approach to everything we build. We’re looking for a Security Engineer to join our team and help keep our cloud environments safe and resilient. You’ll work hands-on with AWS to monitor, investigate, and strengthen our security posture - while gaining exposure to modern DevSecOps practices and tooling.

This is a great opportunity for someone with foundational cloud security experience who wants to grow in a hands-on engineering role, collaborating with experienced security, DevOps, and engineering teams across the company.

🚀 What You'll Do

• Perform security checks, configuration reviews, and basic troubleshooting in cloud environments (primarily AWS; GCP experience is a plus).

• Monitor and investigate security events using AWS tools like Security Hub, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, VPC Flow Logs, and Athena .

• Apply fundamental cloud security principles, including:

  • Secret management lifecycle

  • Data protection and backup strategies

  • Basic familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Implement small infrastructure and security changes using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).

• Maintain version control best practices with Git and collaborate on branching workflows.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline security , integrating scans, compliance checks, and access controls (GitLab CI/CD experience is a bonus).

🤝 What you bring

• Basic knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud security practices.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services .
• Experience with Git version control and secure development workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes (GitLab CI/CD or similar tools is a plus).
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and the drive to continuously improve our security posture.

📕 Our Story

At NewStore, we're on a mission to create a seamless, app-based omnichannel experience that will change the game for innovative retail brands. And guess what? We're doing just that, by empowering brands in 40+ countries to run their entire stores on an iPhone, we're paving the way for a brighter future in retail, where shopping is an effortless, enjoyable experience.At NewStore, our diversity is our greatest strength. Our team comprises over 40 nationalities, fostering a melting pot of unique perspectives, cultural experiences, and innovative ideas.Join us in our mission to bring the joy back to retail and be part of a team that is breaking down barriers and creating a brighter future.

🔥 Perks and Benefits

Generous PTO and R&R: We prioritize your well-being with a generous PTO policy and a culture that encourages you to take the time you need to recharge and relax.

Professional Growth: We support your career development with a dedicated personal development budget and a learning-centric environment to help you advance your skills and knowledge.

Flexible Work Options: With the option to work remotely, you can create a work environment that suits your lifestyle and maximizes your productivity.

Balanced Work-Life: Our "life-friendly" working hours are designed to help you maintain a fulfilling career and a balanced personal life.

Financial Rewards: As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to participate in our success with employee stock options and a quarterly bonus based on company performance.